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Brooks and Capehart on what's next for Democrats in the Maine Senate race
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout from this week's shakeup in the Maine Senate race, President Trump's comments at the NATO summit and Rahm Emanuel's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
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Talking Points Memo
· Jul 7, 2026
The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine
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Jezebel
· Jul 8, 2026
There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees
Neither Graham Platner nor Susan Collins should represent Maine.
The Daily Signal
· Jun 29, 2026
NEW POLL: Maine Senate Race in Dead Heat
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins is trailing her opponent in a new poll—but by an encouragingly slim margin. Democrats need to net four additional seats in order to gain control of the Senate. On Monday, the New York Times released a poll alongside the Portland Press Herald and Siena in which Democrat Senate nominee Graham...
Wonkette
· Jul 8, 2026
Nigel Farage Fake-Quits Parliament To Evade Investigation, Must Now Run Against Bloke Wearing Rubbish Bin On Head
Maine Democrats rush to naturalize and nominate Binny McBinface to run against Susan Collins.
The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion
Has Democratic nominee Graham Platner's Senate campaign reached its end in Maine? How are Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate if it does? Plus, The Hill's Amie Parnes ranks the top Democratic presidential candidates. Join Amie, Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson and campaign reporter Caroline Vakil for the Fight For 2028. The discussion is scheduled to begin...
POLITICO - Politics
· Jul 9, 2026
Graham Platner just dropped out. Here’s who could replace him.
Several potential successors have already signaled their interest in seeking the Democratic nomination for Maine Senate.
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Related coverage for "Brooks and Capehart on what's next for Democrats in the Maine Senate race": Talking Points Memo — The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine. Jezebel — There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees. The Daily Signal — NEW POLL: Maine Senate Race in Dead Heat. Wonkette — Nigel Farage Fake-Quits Parliament To Evade Investigation, Must Now Run Against Bloke Wearing Rubbish Bin On Head. The Hill — FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion. POLITICO - Politics — Graham Platner just dropped out. Here’s who could replace him.